Assistant / Associate Professor in Assessment Literacy and Technology-Enabled Assessment

Overview

The National Institute of Education (NIE) is among the world’s top education institutes, recognised for its excellence in teacher education and educational research. NIE has played a key and pivotal role in shaping and developing Singapore’s teaching profession and landscape through evidence-informed, practice-focused and values-based programmes and initiatives. An autonomous institute situated within the research-intensive Nanyang Technological University, NIE is consistently ranked within the top 10 in the world for research impact in the field of Education.

The Learning Sciences & Assessment Department (LSA) is an interdisciplinary academic department committed to advancing research, teaching, and professional practice in learning sciences, educational technology, and assessment.

The Opportunity

The LSA at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Assessment Literacy and Leadership, and Technology-Enabled Assessment.

This position reflects the Department's strategic priority to strengthen its leadership in classroom assessment and assessment literacy, while advancing research and practice in technology-enabled assessment, including emerging developments in AI-supported assessment.

We seek a scholar whose work is grounded in classroom assessment theory and practice, and who can extend this foundation into technology-mediated and AI-enabled contexts.

Requirements for appointment at the Assistant Professor rank:

• A PhD or equivalent qualification in Educational Assessment, Classroom Assessment, Learning Sciences, Educational Psychology, Educational Measurement, Instructional Leadership, or a closely related field
• A clear and developing research agenda in classroom assessment, with extension into technology-enabled assessment, including engagement with AI-supported approaches

Additional requirements for Associate Professor rank:

• Established record of excellence as an Assistant/Associate Professor at reputable universities.
• Outstanding research record in classroom assessment, assessment literacy and leadership, and technology-enabled assessment, including AI-supported assessment approaches.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to establish and sustain a productive research programme in classroom assessment, extending into technology-enabled and AI-supported assessment, and secure competitive research funding; publish in high-impact peer-reviewed journals; design, teach, and coordinate courses; supervise graduate students; and contribute to service.

Application

1. A cover letter outlining suitability of the position.
2. A curriculum vitae, including qualifications, teaching experience, research achievements, full publication list, and academic service.
3. Three sample publications
4. Research Impact Statement (up to 5 pages)
5. Teaching Impact Statement (up to 3 pages)